Whiffed: meaning, definitions and examples

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whiffed

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Whiffed is the past tense of the verb 'whiff,' which means to take a quick inhalation of something, typically a scent. It can also refer to missing an opportunity or failing to strike in sports.

Synonyms

failed, missed, scented

Examples of usage

  • He whiffed the aroma of freshly baked bread.
  • She whiffed at the ball but missed.
  • After whiffing the chance to win, he regretted his decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "whiffed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cheirou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค‚เค˜เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengendus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัŽั…ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powฤ…chaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ—…ใ„ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reniflรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olfateรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kokladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ๋ฅผ ๋งก์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŽู…ู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤuchal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oฤuchal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—…ๅˆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vonjal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyktist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ัั–ั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoxudu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olfateรณ

Etymology

The word 'whiff' likely originated in the late 16th century, derived from Middle English 'whiffen,' which means to blow or breathe lightly. Its etymology is possibly related to the old Scandinavian and Dutch words that describe similar actions of puffing or breathing out. 'Whiff' originally referred to a light puff of air or scent, and over the centuries, its meaning evolved to include both the action of inhaling a scent and the metaphorical sense of missing an opportunity, particularly in the context of sports and games. The transformation of 'whiff' into a verb captures the fleeting nature of scent and chance, emphasizing the momentary yet impactful experience of both.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,303, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.